May 17, 2010

EUROPE | ENGLAND | NOTTINGHAM

Nottingham Takes Aim

By Sandra Ramani

The best places to target in the land of Robin Hood.

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Few films are so inextricably tied to their setting as the ones about Robin Hood, the legendary bandit whose group of “Merry Men” is said to have roamed the forests of England’s Nottinghamshire in the Middle Ages. Now, with the release of the newest Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crow, the Midlands region is finally on the map — but for more than men in tights. In Nottingham you’ll find new museums, a burgeoning art and fashion scene, noteworthy restaurants and great shopping (it’s the home of Paul Smith, after all).

Still, if you’re top priority is retracing the footsteps of history’s most philanthropic thief, Nottinghamshire is ready to guide you from the giant oak tree-hideaways of Sherwood Forest to the iconic Sheriff of Nottingham (a position that still exists). Along with a roster of special themed exhibits and events throughout the year, there is a Robin Hood Trail highlighting several key locations in the story, where you’ll find interactive kiosks bringing the legend to life.

For globorati’s picks of what not to miss in Nottingham, CLICK HERE.